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Updates on two memorial gardens in Aberdeen were today agreed by councillors at committee.

The members of Aberdeen City Council’s Operational Delivery Committee…

Two judges from the prestigious Beautiful Scotland competition were in Aberdeen today to decide if it wins in the ‘small city’ category.

Stan da Prato and…

An online public consultation has started over planting new trees at Scotstown Moor as part of a programme to plant a million trees across Aberdeen.

 

The 13 hectares of woodland would include…

Aberdeen’s Seaton Park is in the running for The Fields in Trust UK's Favourite Park Award 2022.

The park was nominated by a member of the public.

The awards are held by Fields in Trust, an independent…

Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, today presented seven Green Flag Awards to Aberdeen in recognition of its quality open spaces.

The international scheme recognises outdoor recreational areas that enable exercise, encourage…

Aberdeen City Council staff are to meet and agree next steps with all relevant parties, including survivors of and families affected by the Piper Alpha disaster and trade unions, to redesign the North Sea Memorial Rose Garden, a…

Today marks the official launch of The Reuse Shop at Aberdeen City Council’s Hazlehead Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), selling good quality, used household items and furniture donated by residents.

The shop was officially opened by Aberdeen City Council’s Operational Delivery…

Following a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Aberdeen’s Highland Games makes a very welcome return to Hazlehead Park on Sunday 19 June 2022.  A highlight of the city’s summer calendar, it promises to be a fun-filled day of family entertainment. 

The programme…

The Queen’s historic Platinum Jubilee was celebrated by generations of all ages across Aberdeen city over the special bank holiday weekend.

On Sunday, over 1,500 specially prepared Jubilee picnics were delivered to nursing and care homes and sheltered housing complexes across the city,…

As the nation prepares to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, residents and visitors to Aberdeen will have the opportunity to take part in local celebrations when two events are held next week. 

Firstly, on the evening of Thursday 2 June, an official Beacon will be…

One of Duthie Park’s most popular characters is returning from a very long two-year holiday – Spike the Talking Cactus will be back chatting to people in the Winter Gardens this afternoon.

The city of Aberdeen is preparing to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a number of events planned to allow residents and visitors to the city the chance to take part in the historic celebrations.

The celebrations will begin on the evening of Thursday 2nd June when a traditional…